Null hypothesis: Hummingbirds do not spend most of their waking hours feeding.
Variables:
- Independent variable: time spent feeding
- Dependent variable: time spent awake
Procedure:
1. Observe a group of hummingbirds for a period of time.
2. Record the amount of time each hummingbird spends feeding.
3. Calculate the average amount of time hummingbirds spend feeding.
4. Compare the average amount of time hummingbirds spend feeding to the total amount of time they are awake.
Expected results:
If the hypothesis is correct, then hummingbirds will spend most of their waking hours feeding. The average amount of time hummingbirds spend feeding will be greater than the total amount of time they are awake.
Conclusion:
If the results of the experiment support the hypothesis, then we can conclude that hummingbirds spend most of their waking hours feeding. However, if the results of the experiment do not support the hypothesis, then we must reject the hypothesis and conclude that hummingbirds do not spend most of their waking hours feeding.
Additional notes:
- The experiment could be repeated with different groups of hummingbirds to increase the reliability of the results.
- The experiment could also be conducted in different environments to see if the amount of time hummingbirds spend feeding varies depending on their location.